1959 Moretti 750 vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Moretti 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti 750 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Moretti 750. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1959 Moretti 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 715 kg more than 1959 Moretti 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti 750. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti 750 | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Moretti | Opel |
| Model | 750 | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 748 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2850 mm |
